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Prelims Mock Test Series 2017: Mock Test-2
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Question Paper
1. The Chairman of the Finance Commission is the ex-officio Chairman of:
1. Monetary Policy Committee
2. Tax Policy Council
3. Tax Policy Research Unit (TPRU)
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] None
2. Which of the following statements is an incorrect statement about Finance Commission?
[A] It lays down the principles that govern the grants-in-aid to the states by the Centre
[B] It suggest the measures needed to augment the consolidated fund of a state and to supplement the
resources of the panchayats and the Municipalities in the state
[C] It sets interest rates, which determine the cost of borrowing and the return on savings
[D] The Chairperson and four other members of Finance Commission are appointed by the
President
3. Consider the following statements about Finance Commission:
1. The Finance Commission submits its report to Finance Minister who causes this report to
be laid in the Parliament
2. The recommendations made by the Finance Commission are binding on the government
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
4. Which of the following statements is an incorrect statement about union territories in India?
[A] Union territories' relationship with Centre is unitary
[B] Union territories are under the direct control and administration of the Centre
[C] Parliament can make laws on any subject of the three lists in relation to the union territories
[D] Administrator of a Union territory is the constitutional head of Union territory
5. Consider the following statements:
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1. The motion for removal of a Judge of Supreme Court must be signed by at least 50 members
of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
2. Retired judges of Supreme Court can practise law as an advocate only in High Courts
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
18. Consider the following jurisdictions:
1. Original Jurisdiction
2. Writ Jurisdiction
3. Advisory Jurisdiction
Which of the above is/are exercised by High Courts in India?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
19. Consider the following cases:
1. Dispute between two or more states
2. Writ Jurisdiction
3. Judicial review
In which of the above, the Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 3 Only
[D] None
20. Consider the following statements about Supreme Court:
1. The Supreme Court is bound to its previous judgement and cannot review its own judgement
2. A High Court cannot review or alter its own judgement in criminal case
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
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2. Governor of a state holds the office during the pleasure of the President
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
29. The State executive consists of:
1. Governor
2. Chief Minister
3. Council of Ministers
4. Advocate General of the State
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
30. Consider the following statements:
1. The Governor is the executive head of the state secretariat
2. The Chief Minister is the is the chief executive head of the state
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
31. Consider the following authorities:
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Governor of a State
Which of the above can be removed only on grounds of violation of Constitution?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 3 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
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[D] None
32. Consider the following statements:
1. A person can be appointed as Chief Minister even if he is not a member of state legislature at
the time of appointment
2. Chief Minister is the head of the state government
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
33. Consider the following statements:
1. The resignation of Chief Minister automatically dissolves the council of ministers
2. The Governor of the state can ask the Chief Minister to submit for consideration of the
council of ministers on any matter
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
34. Consider the following statements:
1. The Chief Minister of a state holds the office during the pleasure of Governor
2. The Advocate General of a state holds the office during the pleasure of Chief Minister
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
35. Consider the following statements about Governor of a State:
1. The Governor can adjourn the sitting of the State Legislative Assembly
2. The Governor address the first session of the Legislative Assembly after elections
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
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[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
36. Consider the following statements:
1. Governor can withdraw an Ordinance only on advice of council of ministers headed by chief
minister
2. Governor decides whether a bill introduced in State Legislative Assembly is a money bill or
not
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
37. Consider the following statements:
1. A bill pending in the Legislative Assembly of the State lapses on prorogation of Assembly
2. A bill pending in the Legislative Council of a State which has not been passed by the
Legislative Assembly will not lapse on dissolution of the Assembly
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
38. The Legislative Council of a State can be abolished if:
[A] the Legislative Assembly of a State passes a resolution by special majority and a majority of not
less than two-third of members present and voting
[B] the Parliament passes a resolution by simple majority
[C] the Legislative Assembly of the state passes a resolution by simple majority and not less than 1/3
of the members present and voting
[D] the Parliament passes the resolution by special majority and a majority of not less than 2/3 of the
members present and voting
39. The quorum to constitute a meeting of a House of the State Legislature shall be:
[A] One-third of total membership of House
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[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
44. Consider the following statements about Speaker of Legislative Assembly:
1. The speaker suspends the meeting of the assembly in the absence of quorum
2. He/She is the Chairperson of Business Advisory Committee
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
45. Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly:
1. is nominated by the Speaker
2. holds the office during the pleasure of Speaker
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
46. Consider the following statements about State Legislative Assembly:
1. The Speaker of Legislative Assembly has the power to summon and prorogue the assembly
2. The power of adjournment and adjournment sine die of assembly lies with the Governor of
the State
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
47. Consider the following statements:
1. The transfer of judges from one High Court to another High Court is done by the Chief
Justice of India
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2. A retired judge of a High Court cannot practise in any other court in India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
48. Consider the following statements about Advocate General of a state:
1. Advocate General of a state is appointed by the Governor of the state
2. He has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House of State Legislature
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
49. When a Money Bill is reserved by the Governor of a State for the consideration of the President,
then the President:
1. can give assent to the Bill
2. withhold the Bill
3. return the bill for reconsideration of the House
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 1 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
50. Consider the following statements about State Legislature:
1. An ordinary bill can be introduced in either House of State Legislature
2. In case of deadlock between the two Houses, the Constitution provides the mechanism for
joint sitting of the two Houses to resolve deadlock
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
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59. The Constitution confers every High Court with power to:
1. examine the constitutional validity of any central law
2. review its own judgement in criminal cases
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
60. Consider the following statements:
1. The minimum age for contesting elections to panchayats is 21 years
2. One third seats are reserved for women in panchayats at all three levels
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
61. Which of the following Schedules have special provisions for the administration of tribal areas?
1. Fifth Schedule
2. Sixth Schedule
3. Seventh Schedule
4. Eighth Schedule
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
62. Election Commission of India supervise and conduct elections to the:
1. President
2. Vice-President
3. State Legislatures
4. District Panchayats
Select the correct option from codes given below:
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[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
67. Consider the following authorities:
1. Chairperson of National Commission for SCs
2. Chairperson of SEBI
3. Chairperson of Joint State Public Service Commission
Which of the above is/are appointed by the President?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 3 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
68. The National Commission for SCs consists of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and:
[A] two other members
[B] three other members
[C] four other members
[D] five other members
69. Consider the following statements:
1. All members of Notified Area Committee are nominated by state government
2. The township form of urban government has no elected members
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
70. Consider the following urban local bodies:
1. Town Area Committee
2. Port Trust
3. Cantonment Area
Which of the above is/are created by an act of State Legislature?
[A] 1 Only
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2. National Emergency can be extended to maximum of three years with approval of the
Parliament for every six months
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
89. Consider the following authorities:
1. Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
2. Commission to investigate the conditions of Backward Classes
3. Chief Economic Adviser (CEA)
Which of the above is/are appointed by the President?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 3 Only
[D] 1 & 2 Only
90. Consider the following statements:
1. The National Commission for STs submits its annual report to the Parliament
2. The members of the National Commission for STs are appointed by the President of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
91. Consider the following statements about National Commission for SCs:
1. The conditions of service of the members of the National Commission for SCs are
determined by the Parliament
2. The Commission has all powers of a civil court while trying a suit
Which of the above is/are correct statements?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
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[C] 2 Only
[D] 1 & 3 Only
96. The Chairperson and members of a State Public Service Commission:
1. are appointed by the governor of the state
2. can be removed only by the President of India
3. address their resignation to the governor
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 1 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
97. Consider the following authorities:
1. State Public Service Commission
2. Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC)
3. Lokpal
Which of the above has/have Constitutional status?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
98. Consider the following statements:
1. Chairman of UPSC holds the office during the pleasure of President
2. After being Chairman of UPSC, one is no longer eligible to become a member of Central or
State legislature
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
99. Consider the following statements:
1. The district judge is appointed by the Governor of the state in consultation with High Court
of the state
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2. The power of posting, promotion & grant of leave to district judge is vested in the High
Court
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
100. Consider the following statements:
1. The Governor has the power to nominate two members of Anglo-Indian Community in the
State Legislative Assembly
2. Governor nominates one-sixth of members in Legislative Council of state
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Solution
1. Answer: [D] None
Union Finance Minister is the Chairman of Tax Policy Council. RBI Governor is the ex-officio
Chairperson of the newly constituted Monetary Policy Committee. Tax Policy Research Unit is
headed by an officer of the level of Chief Commissioner at functional level alternatively from
CBDT and CBEC for a fixed tenure, who will directly report to Revenue Secretary.
2. Answer: [C] It sets interest rates, which determine the cost of borrowing and the return
on savings
Third statement is the incorrect. Interest rates on savings and borrowing comes under Monetary
Policy. Monetary Policies in India are controlled by RBI. Monetary policy is the macroeconomic
policy laid down by the central bank of a country. It involves management of money supply and
interest rate and is the demand side economic policy used by the government.
3. Answer: [D] Neither 1 nor 2
First statement is incorrect because the commission submits its report to the President. Second
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statement is incorrect because the recommendations made by the Finance Commission are only of
advisory nature and hence, not binding on the government.
4. Answer: [D] Administrator of a Union territory is the constitutional head of Union
territory
Fourth statement is incorrect because Administrator derives his position from Union Territories
Act and not from Constitution; hence he/she is not the constitutional head of Union territory. He
/ she is the Administrative head.
5. Answer: [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Administrator or lieutenant-governor for Union territory is appointed by the President. Second
statement is incorrect because President can appoint the same person as Administrator of a Union
territory as well as Governor of a State.
6. Answer: [C] 2 & 3 Only
First statement is incorrect because the 74th Amendment Act, 1992 did not prescribe the manner of
election, tenure or powers of the Mayors/Chairpersons of ULBs. Recently, a Constitutional
Amendment bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha, as a private member's bill by Shashi Tharoor.
The Bill mandates the direct election of the Mayor, fixes the Mayor’s term to be coterminous with
that of the municipality, and makes the Mayor the executive head of the municipality. The Bill was
introduced because recently Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a Bill for indirect election of mayors.
The manner of election of Chairpersons of municipalities has been left to be specified by the State
Legislature (Article 243R).
7. Answer: [B] 2 & 3 Only
Special provisions with respect to Delhi were added by 69th Amendment Act.
8. Answer: [A] 1 Only
Second statement is incorrect because Gram Sabha is the only permanent unit in Panchayati Raj
system and is not constituted for a particular period. The Gram Sabha enables each and every voter
of the village to participate in decision making at the local level. Gram Sabha can alter the impact
made by government schemes and programmes at local level.
9. Answer: [B] 2 & 3 Only
Gram Sabha is defined as a as a body of all adult members of a village who has the right to vote. It
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court for a period of 5 years or an advocate of the High Court for at least 10 years. Second
statement is incorrect because there is no fixed tenure for a judge of Supreme Court.
17. Answer: [D] Neither 1 nor 2
First statement is incorrect because a motion signed by 100 members (in the case of Lok Sabha) or
50 members (in the case of Rajya Sabha). Second statement is incorrect because the retired judges
of the Supreme Court are prohibited from pleading or acting in any Court or before any authority
within the territory of India.
18. Answer: [A] 1 & 2 Only
Advisory Jurisdiction is exercised only by Supreme Court. Supreme Court advises President, if
President seeks advice from Supreme Court. High court enjoys the following jurisdiction and
powers: 1. Original jurisdiction. 2. Writ jurisdiction. 3. Appellate jurisdiction. 4. Supervisory
jurisdiction. 5. Control over subordinate courts. 6. A court of record. 7. Power of judicial review. It
has advisory functions but that is not called advisory “jurisdiction”.
19. Answer: [A] 1 Only
Writ Jurisdiction and Judicial review are not exclusive powers of Supreme Court. Under Article
226 and 227, High Courts have power of judicial review. Similarly, High Court has power to
issue writs under Article-226.
20. Answer: [B] 2 Only
First statement is incorrect because the powers of the Supreme Court to review its own
judgements are elaborated in the article 137 of the Constitution of India. A High Court cannot
review or alter its own decision in criminal cases. Supreme Court can review its decision in
accordance to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Criminal review petition can be moved only on
the ground of an error apparent on the face of the record without the need to resort to any other
supporting evidence.
21. Answer: [B] 2 Only
First statement is incorrect because dispute between states comes under Original jurisdiction.
Second statement is correct
22. Answer: [B] 2 & 3 Only
Ordinance making power of governor is not his discretionary power.
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23. Answer: [B] He nominates one-sixth of the members of state legislative assembly
Second statement is incorrect because the Governor nominates one-sixth of the members of the
state legislative council
24. Answer: [B] 2 Only
First statement is incorrect because Governor cannot return a money bill for the reconsideration
of the state legislature. Second statement is correct.
25. Answer: [A] 1 Only
Chairman of state public service commission and state election commissioner can be removed only
by President and not by Governor of the State.
26. Answer: [A] 1 Only
First statement is correct. Second statement is incorrect because the oath of office to the governor
is administered by the chief justice of the concerned state high court.
27. Answer: [B] 1 & 2 Only
Third condition is incorrect because there is no such necessary provision in Constitution for a
person to be appointed as Governor of a state. Governor is appointed by the President on advice of
Union Council of Ministers.
28. Answer: [C] Both 1 & 2
Both are correct statements
29. Answer: [D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
All of the above mentioned authorities are included in the state executive.
30. Answer: [D] Neither 1 nor 2
First statement is incorrect because Chief Secretary is the executive head of the state secretariat.
Second statement is incorrect because governor is the chief executive head of the state.
31. Answer: [A] 1 Only
President can only be impeached on the ground of violation of the Constitution.
The Constitution does not lay down any grounds upon which a governor may be removed by the
President. Similarly, Constitution mention no effective grounds for the removal of Vice-President.
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First statement is incorrect because members of SCs or STs can also contest election to Legislative
Assembly on seats not reserved for them. Second statement is correct.
42. Answer: [B] Chairman of Legislative Council
A member of Legislative Council of a State may resign by writing to Chairman of Legislative
Council of the State.
43. Answer: [A] 1 Only
Second statement is incorrect because the Secretary General of the Legislative Council is appointed
by the Chairman of Legislative Council. He is not elected by the members of legislative council.
44. Answer: [C] Both 1 & 2
Both are correct statements
45. Answer: [D] Neither 1 nor 2
First statement is incorrect because Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is elected by
assembly itself from amongst its members. Second statement is incorrect because he/she can be
removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the assembly.
46. Answer: [D] Neither 1 nor 2
First statement is incorrect because the power to summon and prorogue Legislative Assembly of
the State lies with the Governor of the State. Second statement is incorrect because the power of
adjournment as well as adjournment sine die lies with the presiding officer of the House or
Assembly (Speaker in case of Legislative Assembly of a State)
47. Answer: [D] Neither 1 nor 2
First statement is incorrect because the transfer of Judges from one High Court to another is done
by the President of India in consultation with Chief Justice of India. Second statement is incorrect
because a retired judge of a High Court can practise in Supreme Court and other High Courts in
India except in the High Court from where he retired. The constitution says that once a high court
judge has retired, he cannot practice law in any court or before any authority in India except the
Supreme Court and the other High Courts. This means that a retired High Court judge cannot
practice in lower courts and same high court from which he has retired. This also implies that at
present, the Constitution neither prohibits judges of the Supreme Court or the High Court from
taking any post-retirement job nor restricts the power of the government to appoint any retired
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Governor of the State and others are elected on the basis of adult suffrage.
76. Answer: [B] 2 Only
First statement is incorrect because the Inter-State Council is not a permanent constitutional body.
It can be established at any time if it appears to the President that it is necessary in the public
interests to establish such council. Second statement is correct.
77. Answer: [B] 2 Only
First statement is incorrect because there is no maximum period prescribed for its
operation.Second statement is correct.
78. Answer: [C] Both 1 & 2
Both are correct statements.
79. Answer: [D] Neither 1 nor 2
First statement is incorrect because President’s rule can be imposed even without the consent of
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the state governor if the president thinks so. Second statement is incorrect because as per 44
amendment act President’s rule can be extended for more than one year only under following
conditions:
If proclamation of National Emergency is in operation in whole of India or in the whole or any
part of the state; and the Election Commission must certify that the general elections to the
legislative assembly of the concerned state cannot be held in disturbed conditions
80. Answer: [B] 2 Only
First statement is incorrect because resolution for approval of President’s rule can be passed by
simple majority in the Parliament. Second statement is correct because President can revoke the
proclamation at any time by subsequent proclamation without parliamentary approval.
81. Answer: [D] Neither 1 nor 2
First statement is incorrect because the 44th Amendment Act of 1978 says that Fundamental
Rights under Article 19 can be suspended only when the National Emergency is declared on the
ground of war or external aggression and not on the ground of armed rebellion. Second statement
is incorrect because during national emergency in operation, the life of Lok Sabha
can be extended to one year at a time for indefinite period.
82. Answer: [C] Both 1 & 2
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First statement is incorrect because Chairman of UPSC can be removed by President, but the order
for removal is subjected to judicial review. Second statement is incorrect because Chairman of
UPSC is completely debarred from any future employment under the Central or State Government
after retirement. He/She is eligible to be appointed or elected to State or Central legislature.
99. Answer: [A] 1 Only
Second statement is incorrect because the power of posting, promotion & grant of leave to district
judge is vested in Governor.
100. Answer: [B] 2 Only
First statement is incorrect because Governor of a State has the power to nominate one member of
Anglo-Indian Community in State Legislative Assembly, if the community is not adequately
represented in the assembly.
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